Amber Murphy

What looks like an ordinary gas station stop in Rhome, Texas is actually home to one of the…

By Amber Murphy · May 19

Texas has some of the most charming independent bookstores you’ll ever step foot in, each one packed with…

By Amber Murphy · May 19

Tucked beneath downtown Houston, Flip ‘n Patties feels like a flavorful secret hiding in plain sight. Follow the…

By Amber Murphy · May 19

Locals in McGregor, Texas, have quietly been flocking to this beloved breakfast spot for years, and one visit…

By Amber Murphy · May 19

Texas might be known for cowboy boots and barbecue, but tucked between the honky-tonks and taco trucks are…

By Amber Murphy · May 19

Since opening in South Austin, Lucy’s Fried Chicken on College Avenue has become a go-to spot for crispy…

By Amber Murphy · May 19

Remember when eating out meant something special? When the smell of burgers on the grill or fresh-baked pies…

By Amber Murphy · May 19

Ready to trade couch zoomies for trail zoomies? Texas is packed with pup-approved paths where tails wag nonstop…

By Amber Murphy · May 19

El Paso sits right on the edge of Texas, where affordable living isn’t just a dream anymore. While…

By Amber Murphy · May 19

Texas might be known for wide-open prairies and cowboy culture, but scattered across the Lone Star State are…

By Amber Murphy · May 18

Tucked away in downtown Waco sits a museum unlike any other in the Lone Star State. The Dr…

By Amber Murphy · May 18

Texas Hill Country holds onto its German heritage like nowhere else in the state, and the proof is…

By Amber Murphy · May 18

Texas hides dreamy cafés where butter, sugar, and espresso swirl into pure escapism. Picture flaky layers, clinking cups,…

By Amber Murphy · May 18

Goliad State Park holds layers of Texas history that go far beyond the famous mission walls. During the…

By Amber Murphy · May 18

Texas is massive, and most folks only scratch the surface of what this state has to offer. Sure,…

By Amber Murphy · May 18

Most folks picture Texas as flat prairies and endless oil fields, but Guadalupe Peak tells a completely different…

By Amber Murphy · May 18

Texas holds more than just cowboy legends and oil fields beneath its sprawling skies. Scattered across the state…

By Amber Murphy · May 18

The Gulf breeze hit the windshield as the Seawall came into view, and suddenly the miles made sense.…

By Amber Murphy · May 18

On a charming stretch of Lindale, you’ll find a candy shop that feels like it belongs in another…

By Amber Murphy · May 18

Texas isn’t just about its big cities and sprawling ranches. Hidden across the Lone Star State are charming…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Tucked away in Uvalde County, the Nueces River RV and Cabin Resort sits quietly along one of Texas’s…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Texas is packed with hidden dining spots that locals guard like precious secrets. These aren’t the flashy restaurants…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

There is a special kind of magic when a ribeye crackles over live fire and the smoke smells…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Right off I-35 in the small town of West sits a roadside stop that has turned into a…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Sprawling, diverse, and packed with unexpected beauty, this state offers incredible experiences without the hefty price tag. You…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Cross Mountain in Fredericksburg stands as one of Texas Hill Country’s hidden treasures, offering hikers a quick but…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Texas doesn’t just do steak—it perfects it. From sizzling ribeyes to tender filets, the Lone Star State has…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Tucked inside San Antonio’s Historic Market Square, Mi Tierra Cafe y Panaderia practically glows before you even open…

By Amber Murphy · May 17

Tucked between the Hill Country’s rolling hills and wide-open skies sits Comfort, a German-founded town that time seems…

By Amber Murphy · May 17